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In this fascinating deep dive, Matthew Adams pulls back the curtain on the world of political organizing. As both a seasoned political organizer and current California candidate, Matthew reveals the realities of campaign work that most people never see. From going door-to-door facing constant rejection to the surprising truth about why passionate political junkies might actually struggle in this role, Matthew shares stories about what it's really like to work behind the scenes in American politics. Matthew explains the difference between working on presidential campaigns versus local races, and reveals why political organizing attracts mostly young people willing to work for very little money. This episode provides an unfiltered look at one of the most misunderstood jobs in American democracy.

Matthew's election site: sites.google.com/view/adams4assembly/home

Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:23 What is a Political Organizer?

00:01:36 How Many Organizers Per Campaign?

00:04:18 Getting Started in Political Organizing

00:05:12 Matthew's Personal Journey

00:21:43 Door-to-Door Safety and Stories

00:22:41 Why Passionate Political People Struggle

00:28:08 Presidential Campaign Experience

01:04:07 How Campaigns Get Your Information

01:06:25 Final Advice for Aspiring Organizers

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